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Only love will save humanity, pope says in encyclical on Sacred Heart
A world that has become “heartless” and indifferent to greed and war, and a Catholic Church in need of revitalizing its missionary joy need to open themselves up to Christ’s infinite love, Pope Francis wrote in his latest encyclical, released Oct. 24.
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Saints served generously, creatively, pope says at canonization Mass
By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
Published October 20, 2024Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs.
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Statistically speaking: How pope’s choices change College of Cardinals
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published October 17, 2024Pope Francis announced Oct. 6 that he would create 21 new cardinals Dec. 7; 20 of the men named are under the age of 80 and would be eligible to enter a conclave to elect a pope.
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Powerful impose war on others, world shows indifference, pope says
By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
Published October 7, 2024On the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis expressed solidarity with all those suffering because of conflicts in the Middle East. He urged Christians to be peacemakers and warned warmongers of God’s judgement.
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